“Kids Ministry Circle” Podcast I wanted to tell you about a super fun conversation I had with Lauren Jackson on her “Kids Ministry Circle” podcast. Here’s just a few things we talked about: To check it out, click the image above or button below, then choose KMC Podcast and listen to episode 27. Enjoy!
Don’t get me wrong… I love the idea of having kids bring a money offering to church because it helps them develop the discipline of giving to God monetarily. And that’s awesome! But… Does it really help them develop a heart for giving? Consider this: at the heart of giving is sacrifice. When we give, […]
Recently, someone asked on Facebook if GO! is publishing a new VBS this summer. The answer, in short, is no. (If you want to know why, you can read my previous statement here.) The (not so) sad news prompted the following thread… It brings me no joy to see people struggling to find the right […]
Christmas is coming fast and for most churches that means an increase in visiting families. But wouldn’t it be great if those “visitors” became “regulars?” (Why yes…yes it would!) Great, then we agree! Believe it or not, what happens in your children’s ministry can have a huge impact on retention. Unless you’re an extreme extrovert, […]
It’s me, David from GO! Curriculum. My team at GO! is always looking for ways to help you grow as a children’s ministry leader. That’s why we often give you tips, training, resources and more. But here’s what we realized… One of the best ways to help you grow as a KidMin leader is to […]
Sometimes getting a heart-felt answer starts with asking the right question. As Thanksgiving approaches (in America, anyway), it’s a great time to get kids talking about what they’re grateful for. Sometimes, though, when you simply ask them “What are you thankful for?” you either get blank stares or the same trite answers they give every […]
Thanksgiving is coming! (In America, that is.) Regardless of where you live, though, it’s always a great time to teach kids about giving thanks. Here are a couple activities from GO! Curriculum to help you do that. HAVE A “THANKS” BALL Ideal for: Both older and younger kids Supplies: Beach ball or any type of […]
Divorce is devastatingly prevalent in the United States. 50% of first marriages end in divorce. 60% of second marriages end in divorce. 73% of third marriages end in divorce. That’s across the board, but the statistics aren’t that different among Christian families. Here’s the point. You will be loving and serving children that come from […]
